Nick Ziroli's BYF AT-6

[flyinhigh]

Hello Everybody
Well Im finally getting this plane all done.I was hoping to over the past weekend but some stuff came up were I had to watch kids,after they started throwing Xacto knives at each other I decided to put things up:eek: I should have it covered by this weekend so the finished picks will be up soon. I promise;)

[flyinhigh]

Sorry for the blured pics but the cams out of batteries and the AC adapter distorts a lil

[flyinhigh]

and another:)

[468/f]

Mike,

That's a good looling T-6! Looks like good wood, too.

What is the Wing Span and the motor for this bird? I am not familiar with this kit.

I sure didn't notice any bad pics, Looks good to me. Keep them coming!!

Take Care,

Roger

[flyinhigh]

Hi Roger
Thanks for the compliments :D
Here are the specs as in the Fall 2002 BYF.
Wingspan=32in
wingarea= 158sq.in
length= 22in
weight= 18oz
wingloading 16.5
Graupner 6v speed 400 on an 8 cell NiCD pack (600mah)

I am using a graupner race 400 with a 5x5 Cam prop and spinner on an 8 cell KAN 950mah pack.Just got done ordering everything and am now waiting for Brian to get back with me on the Batteries.Genovia recomended him for the batteries and I just got around to Emailing him tonite:) Im hoping there is a little bit bigger then the 950's available but well see.
Also got the Motor and gear drive ordered up for the Tipsy Nipper and the JB.After seeing the Edge 540's,extreme 330's and a couple of something Extra's at the Club this weekend got me excited:D
Talk to ya later:)
MIKE

[468/f]

Mike,

It does look nice. Sounds like it will "go" too!!

Take Care,

Roger

[CalmAir]

Hi Mike,

That rascal is looking real good. That one will keep you busy while it's airborn.

What covering are you going to go with?

Dale

[flyinhigh]

Hello again Dale
I am going to cover in silver SoLite.This seems to be the covering I allways use:confused: even though I bought yellow monocoat for it.But I wanted it to lose some weight.Been along week already and I havnt got a chance to work on it.
Later
MIKE

[flyinhigh]

Hey Guys.
Well ran into a problem with it today,had today off due to rain so I decided to start getting the ailerons fitted.I was worried about this before but now its obvious its not going to work.I will haft to build a new center section.
The problem is the way the tube and torque rod are set up.they are going straight onto a wing with dihedral:confused: It may have been alright if the rod was in center but it is set almost to the bottom of the center section of the wing..Here is my plan of attack...
MIKE

[genovia]

Mike,

Excellent write up, nicely built, scratch Texan, nice and smooth:) are you planning of covering in her traditional yellow dress? *Go for a scale look, you will be amazed by the praises you'll get from you fellow hobbyist in field.


Antonio

[468/f]

Mike,

Oh no, that's a bummer. That is a trap with that kind of wing. I can see what worried you.

Do you have ribs that are thick enough to make the holes without hurting them? They are getting fairly thin back there too.

You have a good plan. Any other way to do it?

Roger

[genovia]

I agree with Roger.....

I will take pics of my Nick AT-6 on how I fitted my ailo. rods

[flyinhigh]

Hey Roger
Yeah I though about it before I built it but put my trust in the desighn it just seemed like things would bind and it did not say whether or not to glue the torque rod to the aileron,It seemed like it would need to be free to slide in a lil or out lil.and the aileron doesnt move much up or down so I decided to go ahead with it.but while I was test fitting I just didnt like it.It sets the aileron down a lil right there and doesnt give a flush look.I imagine it works but I just see that it could be improved.I cut the tubes and rod out already and looked at it a lil then just decided to build a new one I should have it done tonight or tomorrow.
Antonio
Thanks man :) I have something in mind with silver I have yellow monocoat but wanted to save some weight with the silver solite.I do like yellow its easy to see .but just about every AT-6 and North American Harvard out there is yellow

genovia, I agree with Roger.....

I will take pics of my Nick AT-6 on how I fitted my ailo. rods


cool post them up,Im up for new ideas :)


MIKE

[flyinhigh]

Genovia where you at?
You got those pics yet ?Im ready to go on this but I want some different ideas on how other people would do it.you out there?
Got the motors in today.:D Nice spinners!
Hope to get the batteries in soon, I cant waite!
Later ,
MIKE

[flyinhigh]

Hey everybody
I forgott to mention.tonight I put it on the scales with 4 hs-55 servos a feather reciever an 8 cell 900Mah pack the S400 with prop a GWS 15 amp SC and a whole roll of SoLite covering and Im just barely hitting 15 ounces:D Its going to be lighter then I thought.
MIKE

[468/f]

Mike,

Way to go! Extra ounces really hurt. I don't know the flying weight, but it sounds good to me.

Roger

[flyinhigh]

Hey Roger:D
Well the specs say that its supposed to weight 18 ounces with a wing loading of around 16 ounces,Im hoping to come in somewhere in the 14 ounce area,hoping this wiil keep the tip stalls down and increase overall performance.The motor instructions say that itll fly a sport plane up to 650grams wich is right around 24 ounces (I Think).So this should be great :D.
Thanks for your interest Roger,Im telling you .you and Bill should get one of these and do some pylon racing:)
Take Care Roger
MIKE

[genovia]

My apologizes, Mike.... I brought my DD cam to work, and I keep forgetting to bring it home, that is why, I haven't been taking airplane pics and posting planes pics. because of my forgetfulness.

[flyinhigh]

Hey Antonio ,
No problem:) I just wanted to get some more ideas on it Im going to go ahead and do it the way I drew above,But I got a brain storm on how I can kit a hole bunch of these in one shot so Im going to give it a try lol so theyll be more of them I can try different ways.
All this time I have been cutting out one peice at a time,I just now figured out that I can put about 6 sheets on top of each other and cut out on the scroll saw all at one time.This would give me as many kits as I wanted all in one shot:D jeeesh am I slow or what?:p
Have a great morning:cool:
MIKE

[bluemax1962]

Mike,

Your Texan is really looking Great. Sorry to hear that the torque rods bound up. Did your latest idea work out?

I wondered if you thought about using bellcranks in the wings?

Is this pretty bird gonna have legs (gear) or are you keeping her clean.

Please keep us posted.

Perry

PS. I am having my own delemma with ailerons on my Super Cub w/Flaperons

[flyinhigh]

Hello Perry
I got the center section done tonught and from the test fits 100% better.I also moved the rods further to the back of the wing so that the rod would be on the hinge line.Ill post some pics up tomorrow of it.
Yes it will have legs:) as far as bell cranks I think theyll be hard to fit in too but Im not to sure on the different ways of setting them up either.
Nice to meet you Bluemax,Take Care:)
MIKE

[flyinhigh]

Ok here goes a pic of the fuse right now ,Ive been having problems with radio equipment:confused: so sending my radio back to Hitec for them to fix is holding things up....

[CalmAir]

Hey flyinhigh,

I was wondering how it was going. Hope you get your radio gear back soon.

It's looking sweet!

Dale

[flyinhigh]

Hi Calmair
I dont know if you see it on your puter but on mine the cowl looks all runny and blotchy.but here in real life its looks pretty good with no runs or orange peels.I dont know why the Cam did this as it mostly makes things look better;)
Ive been working late trying to rake in some more money for radio gear and stuff.So havnt had alot of time to work on the T-6 I have built 2 more center sections so far and they keep coming out with a warp in them.Im going to get some better wood for the center sections spar and see if it helps.Im working on the stabs tonight at least I can get the fuse done.:)
Thank you for the Compliment Calmair
MIKE

[flyinhigh]

hey hey hey
Just thought Id post these up to let you guys know I aint a slacker just really slow:D

[flyinhigh]

and another from a different point of Veiw
Im not going to say Ill be done anytime soon cause that usually makes things go alot slower hehe

[flyinhigh]

Well Whatta Know :mad:
Now tell me what could be worse then getting everything in go to put on your wing and there is a battery pack in the way?:confused: Looks like more mods to make,but thats cool itll be done with the exception of full trim tomorrow.so maybe then I can get excited again and go run her around in the parking lot:D
Will have pics up sometime today...................
MIKE

[CalmAir]

Thanks for the update flyinhigh. I have been wondering how it was coming along. Does not sound like it will be long now.

Dale

[CalmAir]

Hey Flyinhigh,

That thing is looking awesome. There is only one reason that I am glad that I cannot make them look as good as that...I would be afraid to launch it into the air:D But that is the only reason!

I would be proud just to set that one on display.

Keep us updated.

Dale